Tacoma Slimsport Roof Rack FAQ: Fitment, Sunroof, Height, Noise & Weight
Straight answers to the questions Tacoma owners ask before buying a Front Runner Slimsport roof rack: fitment, sunroof, height, wind noise, drilling, weight, and accessories.
These are the questions we get most about the Front Runner Slimsport Roof Rack Kit for 2005–2023 Tacoma (KSTT003T). Answers come from Front Runner's published specs. If your question isn't here, email us and we'll answer it.
Fitment
Will the Slimsport fit my Tacoma?
The KSTT003T kit fits 2005–2023 Toyota Tacoma (2nd and 3rd gen). It does not fit the 2024+ 4th gen. Front Runner makes a separate Slimsport kit (KSTT006T) for the 2024+ Double Cab.
Why do some sites say "2005-Current"?
That was the original listing name before the 4th gen Tacoma launched. Front Runner's current listing says 2005–2023. It's the same KSTT003T kit.
Does it fit Access Cab and Double Cab?
Front Runner lists the kit by model years only. Email us your year and cab style before you order and we'll confirm fitment.
Do I have to drill my roof?
No. Front Runner lists the kit as no-drill. The fitment guide and all mounting hardware are included.
Sunroof and TRD Pro
Can I still use my sunroof with a Slimsport?
Partly. Front Runner notes that the sunroof tilt/vent function does not work on TRD Pro and other sunroof-equipped models with the rack installed. The sunroof still retracts and opens fully.
Height and garage clearance
How much height does the Slimsport add?
Front Runner says to add 2.4"–2.8" (60–70 mm) to the highest point of your roof to get the top of the rack. The assembled rack is 5.5" tall. Measure your truck and your garage before you order, and remember that gear on the rack adds more height.
Wind noise
Is the Slimsport loud on the highway?
The kit includes a full wind fairing with rubber edge trim, which Front Runner describes as ultra-quiet. Most owners say it's quiet. One owner review on Front Runner's own site reported highway noise, so make sure the fairing and its rubber trim are installed exactly as the instructions show. Gear you load up top (boxes, boards, bars) usually adds more noise than the rack does.
Weight and load
How much weight can the Slimsport carry on a Tacoma?
Front Runner does not publish a load rating for this kit, so be wary of anyone quoting one. While driving, follow Toyota's roof load rating in your owner's manual. Count the rack itself (about 58.6 lb installed) plus everything on it, and keep the load low and centered.
Can I put a rooftop tent on it?
Without a published rack rating, the limit is Toyota's roof rating and your tent's own requirements. If a tent is the main reason you want a rack, read Roof Rack vs Bed Rack for a Rooftop Tent. Many Tacoma owners put the tent on the bed and keep a low rack on the cab.
Accessories
What accessories work with the Slimsport?
The slats have top and bottom T-slots that take standard 8 mm bolts and all Front Runner top-mount accessories. Side-mount accessories need the Slimsport Side Mount Accessory Bracket / Small. See Front Runner roof rack accessories.
What doesn't work?
Under-rack tables are not compatible. Some side-mount gear, like the Hi-Lift jack bracket and the recovery device and gear holding side brackets, doesn't suit the low-profile foot rails.
Can I run a light bar?
Yes. Swap in the Tacoma Slimsport 40" Light Bar Wind Fairing, which has a 40" cutout made for Front Runner's 40" slim light bar.
Installation
What tools do I need?
Front Runner lists a 6" T30 Torx key as required, and it's sold separately: 6" T30 Torx key for Slimsport racks. The wind fairing instructions also call for a 13 mm wrench and a cordless driver. Have a second person help when you set the rack on the roof.
Are the instructions easy?
Most owners call the install easy. A few found the printed instructions confusing. Read them all the way through before you start, and lay out the hardware by step.
Got your answer? Shop the Front Runner Slimsport Roof Rack Kit for 2005–2023 Tacoma (KSTT003T) — free-standing T-slot deck, full wind fairing included, no drilling.
Need fitment help?
Email info@ventureoverlandcompany.com with your year, cab style, and trim (sunroof or not), plus what you plan to carry up top. We'll confirm the right kit and the accessories that fit it before you order.